Jean Smiles
Physical Sciences & Research Ops Division, National Synchrotron Light Source II

Brookhaven National Laboratory
National Synchrotron Light Source II
Bldg. 743, Room 133
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
(631) 344-4696
(631) 404-8938
jsmiles@bnl.gov
I work in the Physical Science & Research Operations Division (PSROD) which is within the National Synchrotron Light Source II Department reporting to the Division Director. I provide administrative support primarily for PSROD but assist all NSLS-II personnel. My job functions include supervising two administrative staff, processing domestic and foreign travel, web requisitions and ebuy orders, petty cash, miscellaneous payments as well as any day-to-day tasks that comes up. I manage the NLSLS-II Shipping coordinator mailbox which includes receiving and shipping user samples for all beamlines. Oversee seating space needs with the AD Deputy and NSLS-II Deputy of Operations. Handle the Trike Share Program ensuring that trikes are maintained and placed accordingly around the experimental floor.
Awards & Recognition
Presented with Spotlight Awards as detailed below:
- September, 2011 (2)
- June, 2013
- September, 2015
- May, 2018
- March, 2020
- September, 2021
- September, 2024

Brookhaven National Laboratory
National Synchrotron Light Source II
Bldg. 743, Room 133
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
(631) 344-4696
(631) 404-8938
jsmiles@bnl.gov